School Uniform Pros and Cons

School uniforms elicit varied, and usually opposing responses from students and parents. When there is a debate between functionality and fashion, conflicting opinions emerge. Here are the pros and cons of having uniforms at school.

Pleats and plaid always conjure images of neatness, order and discipline. The reason? Well, more often than not, these are associated with school uniforms. Depending on the school experiences we've had, one could harbor fondness for it, or develop a complete aversion towards it.

In one sense, the school uniform debate might seem trivial, especially when more pressing matters exist in the form of establishing discipline, grading methods, and even setting the curriculum. However, the uniform debate always manages to raise opinions, both for and against it. So, what gives?

Uniforms have been the norm in private schools, with children, parents and the school management being on the same side over the issue. Public schools, on the other hand, have seen lawsuits involving anti-gay and anti-Bush t-shirts to even Tigger socks. While some see clothes as a medium of expression, there are others who feel that the school cannot be an appropriate platform to exhibit attitude. Let the debate commence...

Should Uniforms be Compulsory in School?

The Pros...

►There is a sense of comfort associated with the uniformity that comes with uniforms. Children do not feel the pressure to "dress up" or "dress down" when they go to school. With uniformed attire, students cannot judge each other on the basis of what they wear to school.

►Experimenting with fashion at a young age can be a traumatizing experience for some youngsters. There have been instances of kids being bullied or ridiculed at school for either being too showy or too dowdy.

►Clothing can be a huge distraction from the main aim of school, which is learning. A significant part of learning is accepting people for what they are, and not what they choose to wear.

►Advocates of the no-uniform policy see it as a limitation on freedom of expression. However, there have been more instances of youngsters trying to emulate the hipper lot, and being conformists, rather than being different and individualistic.

►Students think solely of clothes as being symbolic of who they are, rather than expressing their personality through their behavior.

►Youngsters try to coax their parents into buying them expensive apparel, which, in a matter of months becomes too outdated to wear. School uniforms relieve the parents of this untoward expenditure.

►Another advantage of uniforms is that any intruders or outsiders can be easily identified by the school authorities. This translates to lesser headaches in terms of maintaining security on the school campus.

►Skeptics may deem this point far-fetched, but uniforms lend a sense of belonging and pride towards the school in the minds of the students.

The Cons...

►The very first barrier that school authorities face is the fact that uniforms clamp down the freedom of expression. Clothes are viewed as a means of expression by youngsters, who see the uniform policy as a hindrance.

►There is no direct evidence proving that uniforms have curbed the crime rates and improved attendance in schools.

►A valid argument here is that uniforms can pose as an added burden on low-income families, where the clothes that children wear are often hand-me-downs.

►Children in uniforms can also be at the receiving end of bullying from kids belonging to other schools.Enforcing school uniforms does have some advantages, as is clearly evident. However, schools who wish to implement this policy will have an uphill task on their hands, as they are bound to face fierce opposition from the no-uniforms camp. Whether practicality wins over freedom is something to look out for, in the coming years.

i really dont care about school uniforms, they really dont effect me. Most kids need to learn how to dress good or proper, it also helps them to get ready for their work later in the furture that has uniforms. - the manbehindu [October 22, 2014]

school uniforms don't allow kids to have any sense of individuality - janedoe [October 17, 2014]

kids should be able to express who they are and kids who dont dress as cool - kidthinks [October 6, 2014]

I don't have to wear uniforms - ilovemarc [September 23, 2014]

it is not true that kids with crap cloths get bullied. just a load of pycoligist crapi really hate uniforms also they are not pratical for break - bob marley [September 22, 2014]

in my school nobody wears uniforms but I wish one day they will allow us to wear uniforms - katherine [February 24, 2014]

Cool - Shoe [February 7, 2014]

Uniforms are a wast of time they try to say that kids are being bullied for there clothes appeal but that's not always true to be honest kids always get bullied by their faces looks smartness that kids feel thereto. By and by kids who have trouble at home changing clothes won't ever come to less bullying or violence during school maybe think it trough all the way befor u post some stupid site like this so bye. - School girl [February 7, 2014]

Wearing school uniforms show my child's fat rolls because she is super fat! I always tell her to go do something besides sitting on her fatness Twitter, stalking One Direction! - Richelle's Mom [January 31, 2014]

uniforms do not change school - 123n [December 20, 2013]

i hate uniforms - justin beiber [December 20, 2013]

true that - mr bubbles [December 10, 2013]

i think school uniforms is not good for you because people should be able to express them selves - brittney [November 4, 2013]

NO UNIFORMS PLEASE! - LUNA [November 4, 2013]

Kids spend so much time in school trying to outdo others. Some often feel bad because they don't think they are good enough. I think this is more with girls, maybe another girl becomes insecure with her body because she's a little bit more hefty. A lot of psychological problems that are created among adolescents have the same basis. The child didn't feel like they fit in. They were teased, humiliated, demeaned because their family didn't have the money for nice clothes. How can they be expected to go to school to learn and/or see what abilities they posses when these are the main issues they are facing. By providing something as simple as uniforms, we are giving them the opportunity to see exactly where they do shine. Ok, so lets say that they are artistic as someone stated in the con's, they will shine through their art, they will be able to create such fashions and become an individual in that light. If they are musically inclined they will shine in music. The same for science, math, athletics you name it. Some of the reasons that people are arguing against uniforms are the main reasons that kids fail at school. this is because not enough attention is focused on academics. We aren't in a fashion show. Maybe this is why American schools are rated so poorly. We are only worried about standing out, looking better, and showing off what we have than learning. - Lisa [May 3, 2013]

The students look good in their uniforms. The Asian girl on the right looks serious. She's all like "ganbatte!" - Joe [March 17, 2013]

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no more uniforms - monroe sides [March 7, 2013]

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i think kidz should have to wear school uniforms cuz if they git caught outta school uniforms wearin gang related clothes then they could git shot and thats scary - billy [November 28, 2012]

ok so what if like a kid's family comes from a bad background and if they cant afford all the latest clothes they gonna get buliied and if they wear uniform they wont get bullied for what they are wearing. i rest my case - tim [November 28, 2012]

we shouldnt wear uniforms its stupid an crazy an its a waste of the schools money let me know if ur with me in not wearing them - michelle [September 24, 2012]

i think that wearing uniform is a great idea! i mean look at the jiobs now in days u must wear uniform no matter what even if its just a hat u still have tow ear it everydday!..kids have gotten out of control with bullying and that is another reason why they sahould all wear the same thing even if it looks ugly and i know uits a waiste of time to go and look for those ugly shorts but its just part of life and we gotta deal with it:] - monica [September 10, 2012]

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Is school dress cods boring? - chyanne vaughan [May 25, 2012]

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wil i think students are reallly good for us - carlos [March 30, 2012]

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I find that school uniforms are a large waste. If it's not the money, it's the personal issues. Everything stated above is true, but let's face it. When it comes down to a personal level, school uniforms need to be disbanded across the US. - Jeff - 15 [March 29, 2012]

The only uniform I would be proud of wearing is an AFJROTC uniform, other than that I love wearing regular clothes. I like being to express myself through my clothing, and I love hearing comments about what I wear. - Pinay Anon [March 17, 2012]

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I hate uniforms! It's like a prison at my school!P.S. I love bacon and wolves! - Alicia [March 1, 2012]

No cons, just pros! - I don't really [March 1, 2012]

I think that uniforms are not good and don't let students express themselves. - Unicorn boy [February 27, 2012]

i agree with the cons - chicken [February 27, 2012]

uniforms are wrong! - emanuel santos [February 16, 2012]

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hello i think there should be uniforms in schools because its really safe dont yuh think bb and ff - aim [January 12, 2012]

i think all grades should wear uniforms - star [January 12, 2012]

hi zaire and mia bff uniforms should be allowed in school - franchesca [January 12, 2012]

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school uni rule! - nanya bisuness [December 5, 2011]

I wore uniforms in grade school, then moved to another state to a public school and had to start wearing normal clothes. I missed uniforms SO much and still do even in college. I want my children to attend a uniform wearing school. I understand the proes and cons but I beleive, for me at least, uniforms were great. - Jordan. [December 2, 2011]

Lets face it. This is an opinion question. Should there be school uniforms? My opinion is why waste time making uniforms? It costs money to make them and its not like you are going to work. Truthfully if I had to wear a uniform I wouldn't mind but I may forget it in the morning or have days that I don't want to wear it. It wouldn't effect my learning ability because its just a suit. So think before you say that we need uniforms and find out if it fits your lifestyle. - Kosmo [August 31, 2011]

I hate school uniforms! They are boring ,cost a lot and give students a lack of freedom - hope [July 28, 2011]

hello how are you - nobody [June 26, 2011]

this article gave me so much information to write my paper on "should school unforms be mandatory in public schools" - geraldine b [June 15, 2011]

i don't think school uniforms are a good idea because they make it so students cant express them selves. - evil jack [June 14, 2011]

I agree with you - Curtis Menah [June 8, 2011]

r u serious - Curtis Menah [June 8, 2011]

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I love you random citizen! - Justin Bieber [June 7, 2011]

idk like how they put tht how sexy they look they look ugly - jacky [June 1, 2011]

whats up - nobody [June 1, 2011]

I think tere shoodn)t have school uniforms - kody [June 1, 2011]

Without school uniforms it could be verry distracting - lol [June 1, 2011]

i think we shouldent wear uniform because we only have one pair of uniforms (im guessing) - anh le [June 1, 2011]

school uniforms are not that great from my point of veiw. - hannah [June 1, 2011]

paul i put tat trick u - hahaha [June 1, 2011]

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so what you guys doing for mamorial day break - nobody [May 26, 2011]

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who made up uniforms - mama [May 26, 2011]

they rock - plesrrt2011 [May 26, 2011]

wow! - mama [May 26, 2011]

hey brianna its me that one girl from school whos name starts with an n i cant name my name - nobody [May 26, 2011]

ashley im breaking up with you - bob [May 24, 2011]

i hate school let alone uniforms - nobody [May 24, 2011]

I LIKE SCHOOL UNIFROMS - brianna [May 24, 2011]

whos bob?! - Ana [May 17, 2011]

smartps. like! - Brenda [May 17, 2011]

i hate uniforms.i don't think any one should ware them ugh - journee [May 17, 2011]

hi people - kinz [May 6, 2011]

We should not have school unifroms we the people should have a say so in what are kidds wear to school ! - Crystal [May 6, 2011]

ya i love u - ashely [May 4, 2011]

Hi everyone - RADA RADA [May 4, 2011]

Im going out with Ashley - Bob [May 4, 2011]

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nope never - Bob [May 4, 2011]

i am sexey - ashely [May 4, 2011]

SUP homies - Quin [May 4, 2011]

good - quin [May 4, 2011]

i love u - kip [May 4, 2011]

school uniform? are we in a jail? - Tom [May 4, 2011]

If everyone is so apposed to the uniform, Why do we have it in the Army and the Navy? - Ghazali [May 4, 2011]

nice - tannner andrews [May 3, 2011]

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i Don't think school uniforms are a good idea because some people see the uniform and believe that the people are in gangs (this happened to someone i know) - Rada Rush [May 2, 2011]

yes should not have to wear uniforms cause they will fill trap - prieanna [April 28, 2011]

School uniforms can be positive in away; parents do NOT have to worry about buying outfits so often bc the kids have a MANDATORY dress code, BUT at the same time it can be negitive in a way: parents have to come up with the money for the uniforms for their child..on top of paying the tuition for the school...uniforms goes BOTH way, it all depends on the person...personally, i would not like to have to buy uniforms...why buy clothes that you, the parent know ur child does not like wearing, i call it WASTIN MONEY U DONT HAVE! - Chelsi [April 26, 2011]

school uniforms do not let you express your self and you have to buy a new one every year and if there is more than one child in a household and your family don't have a lot of money and they don't give you the uniform how are you going to pay for it and you have no use for the uniform out side of school and its a big wast of money in the first place - starr chapman [April 21, 2011]

i think in a way that there should be uniforms but on the other hand as a student we no longer get to express who we really are in life... but instead of worring about what other people wear we need to have our heads in these books trying to get a better education.. because there are many children in the world that are wishing that they could be where we are today... - lakia [April 4, 2011]

I suggest you keep uniforms away from children, they dont have a freedom of speech and if they don't want to wear the stupid silly uniform they are obnoxious and pointless! - Noah Zelle [March 28, 2011]

hi! - joe maza [March 21, 2011]

For Pete sake people, how about we have a reasonable dress code and ENFORCE IT! There should be consequences for breaking the dress code at school just as there is in the real world of employment. Learning how to dress appropriately for different situations is an important life experience. This knowledge is necessary for success as we enter the work force. I feel these types of blanket rules are designed more for the convenience of teacher and parents than the student. I don’t mind having daily discussions with my daughter about her clothes. I love her and want her to learn to make good decisions when I’m not there to help her. This is the job of parenting. In addition if you are having financial problems I can’t see how having to buy uniforms in addition to other clothes children need will help. What will the child have to go with out so the parents can afford uniforms. It’s ridiculous. - Kristin [March 19, 2011]

UNIFORMS R A GOOD IDEA! THE REASON WHY? CUZ... LOTS OF GIRL (LIKE ME) ALWAYS TAKE 4 EVA 2 GET DRESSED 4 SKOOL, THEN THEY MISS THEIR BUS... NOW HOW THEY GET 2 SKOOL? HUH? AND LOTS OF PPL DONT PAY ATTENTION IN SKOOL... THEY R 2 WORRIED BOUT THEIR CLOTHES... HOW THEY GONNA GET A EDUCATION TAT WAY? CAN U ANSWER ME TAT? HUH? TATZ WAT I THOUGHT... I NO TAT UNIFORMS R ITHCY AND SH*T BUT SUX IT UP PPL... SERIOUSLY! TATZ WAT I THINK! U GOT PROBLEM WIT TAT? THEN ... O WELL I DONT CARE! - Jes J. Sweeney [March 11, 2011]

Im writing an essay for school on against school uniforms and I need some facts why school uniforms are bad... my essay is due the 15th... it;s a tuesday... can any 1 help me? HELOP ME?!?! - Jes J. Sweeney [March 11, 2011]

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people dont like them and they can lied to - SAM GAGA [March 10, 2011]

i think that people should not use school uniforms because people dont like them and they can lied to trouble - lady gaga [March 10, 2011]

I like how you don't favor one side of the dilemma, and how you give all the facts. - Ashley [March 4, 2011]

i think school unifroms are unnecessary becase some people can olny express themselves through their clothing and if you take that away... they will be miserable! - Dazia [March 3, 2011]

School uniforms are good - Jolson [March 2, 2011]

Why dont we talk about "other" things - YOu all suc [March 1, 2011]

hi my name is Suzanna - Suzanna [March 1, 2011]

doomgod why do you think that there know what i am on your side - Suzanna [March 1, 2011]

why do you think School uniforms are good - Suzanna [March 1, 2011]

Why do we have to wear SCHOOL UNIFORRM - Suzanna [March 1, 2011]

are school had a debate and this helped alot thanks! - Lauren [February 23, 2011]

i think school uniforms are good - doomgod [February 23, 2011]

travis! - travis [February 22, 2011]

oh well im already about to finish the second person and im just copying to - jackie [February 17, 2011]

Oh well ima just write a full page about Medgar Evers and i bet you she'll take it cuz i think it would be easier and im just coping any ways - yo momma [February 17, 2011]

yea and im already done with the first person and i dont know who else to write about - jackie [February 17, 2011]

Just one paragrph each? - yo momma [February 17, 2011]

we have to do 2 people and a paragraph about each one - jackie [February 17, 2011]

How many can we do? - yo momma [February 17, 2011]

I agree with u im only going to do one person and thatz it - jackie [February 17, 2011]

i still dont know i dont even know why she makes us do thiz - jackie [February 17, 2011]

being bord what are you gonna write about - yo momma [February 17, 2011]

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whats up wutchu doin ? - yo momma [February 17, 2011]

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i think we shouldnt wear school uniforms - jackie [February 17, 2011]

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uniform is good because there is not that much bulling around and the info here is good because some people might need dis infor - ashlee [February 16, 2011]

i think it is good because people need this type of info for school or anything - ashlee [February 16, 2011]

i really dont agree with it - c.j [February 16, 2011]

school uniforms are a great influince in students and adults to help their students to succeed and achieve their accomplishments - sb [February 15, 2011]

i dont think we should have school uniforms - danica wittern [February 14, 2011]

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i feel like school uniforms are not necessary because it lowers self esteem and how ur parents are dreesed affect how your kids need to look... they dont have to look how you love. - courtney may [February 10, 2011]

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i dont think we should have to wear school uniforms because they are ugly and there is no reason why we should be wearing them its like being controlled by the school... they are a waste of money and that is final. why do they even exist - keegan [February 8, 2011]

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Ava likes to eat and she weighs more than 275 pounds. She's only in the 7th grade! - Sierra [February 3, 2011]

I think uniforms are a great idea. For some people though, it may make them act out! i personally dont want to wear uniforms. Others may want to though so give us kids an option:) - amari g. [February 3, 2011]

i think that public schools shouldn't have school uniforms but private schools should. - sabrina [February 1, 2011]

i think school uniforms should be used in schools for many ways n some not - DD [January 27, 2011]

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I think students should wear unisorms. - Lara Z [January 25, 2011]

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no school uniforms for bcms brooks county middle school - nun of yo bissn [January 24, 2011]

i hate dress code - marcos domingue [January 24, 2011]

i hate school uniforms - trevon edison [January 24, 2011]

I think school uniforms are lame and a bad idea for children who choose that they dont want to wear them. - Shelby [January 21, 2011]

who wants to do it - unknowm [January 20, 2011]

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i think schools should be against uniforms . kids should be able to express them selfs - maria [January 19, 2011]

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whos candy kissses,james and stalker!? - Blondie [January 18, 2011]

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SO WHAT IF YOUR JAMES IM BOB! - BOB [January 18, 2011]

whos my stalker!? - Blondie [January 18, 2011]

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and your name is megan hope smith! - stalker [January 18, 2011]

blondie you spelled a word wrong if your going to be trollin some website do it right! haha and i see you! your at school by memory and jael and patty and angel - stalker [January 18, 2011]

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i think james is mr.jarrett - tinkerbell [January 18, 2011]

we cant this is a school report you can just ask our teacher! hed yell if we did haha - twisterer [January 18, 2011]

School uniforms are a good idea. deal with it. KIDS NEED TO GET OFF! - James [January 18, 2011]

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IM NOT A "BRO"! Im a mommy! - BEANS MOMMY [January 18, 2011]

i agree with you beans yout totally right and BEANS MOMMY you are a crazy person get real BRO - nessa [January 18, 2011]

many students need to wear uniforms (not going to name any names) haha. i agree with Beans - Lady Gaga [January 18, 2011]

I honeslty think uniforms should only be allowed in private schools. I f you have a public school, that pays for each individuals uniform then it should be allowed in public schools too. BEANS YOUR WRONG! - BEANS MOMMY [January 18, 2011]

i think this article is so stupid and a waste of time you should put more interesting things on this page! =D ha - Nessa [January 18, 2011]

this article is wrong. bannanas are purple and monkeys are blue! - Beans [January 18, 2011]

School Uniforms do little more that make all the kids look alike. They reinforce the "factory model" of education where one size fits all, Uniforms stiffle creativity and produce passive conformists. Thank goodness for the non-conformists of this world. People like Einstien and other great scientists and inventors. Kids need to learn to become individuals and learn to appreciate the differences in school, because when they get out in the world that is the way it is. We are not created equal, some are smarter and better looking than others, some are athletic, some are not. We are all individuals and we shouldn't be made to look alike just for the sake of uniformity. - Tyson [January 13, 2011]

i like uniforms i wish we have them at are school! - ray [January 13, 2011]

I think that school uniforms are stupid. Because when we have school uniforms we cant show the other people and teachers who we truley are. Im against the school uniforms and you should to. We shouldnt have to were them. - Joe S [January 13, 2011]

UNIFORMS R FOR GEEKS - allen [January 12, 2011]

i think that their should not be uniforms - allen [January 12, 2011]

i think we should have uniforms nottttttt! - taylor lofthart [January 12, 2011]

school uniforms are ugly. - kim [January 12, 2011]

NO UNIFORMS FOR ME - meow [January 12, 2011]

uniforms are good at some pionts, they can make you stop going crazing in the morning trying to pick out cloths, but uniforms are block our freedom of speech, and think that no one would want to look like each other. - may [January 11, 2011]

uniforms can be good at some pionts, but alot of people would agree that uniforms are blocking our freedom of speech - may [January 11, 2011]

school uniforms are a little too much for kids. i think its important to express yourself and let people know who you you really. some people are are diffferent and might have different ways of dressing - isra [January 11, 2011]

I think school uniforms are bad because they are bad - bob [January 10, 2011]

i think that we should wear uniforms because say if one of the students get lost how would you find them so it would be better if ou were wearing there uniform i would - stephanie [January 7, 2011]

I THINK SCHOOL UNIFORMS SHOULD ONLY BE FOR GIRLS - FLEETWOODSUX [January 7, 2011]

Well, I don't think that clothes are why people bully each other. I mean, I see why adults would say that, but think about it. The sad truth is that some kids commit suicide because of school bullying. But if you haven't already observed this, many of these kids died because of who they were. Not because of what they wore. Think about it. Football player Bob is always going to have more muscles that whimpy Joe, popular Denise will still have a bigger chest than homely Annie, Super-Hot Sarina still has a prettier face than ugly Margarette, REGARDLESS of what they WEAR. So, Uniforms will NOT stop bullies, the ONLY way to stop a bully is for them to open their mind. And that, my friend, is beyond the control of the school and is up to the bully themselves.

Good Day. - Katie [January 5, 2011]

I flippin hate uniforms. I used to have to wear one at my old school but then me and my mom moved here to Vidor so I don't have to wear a uniform anymore.. (: And to all the ppl tthat WANT uniforms...YOUR FREAKIN CRAZY! No offenseee! (((: - Briana Morgan(: [January 5, 2011]

i think no uniforms i am a student and that would be lack of slef expresstion! - renee101 [December 19, 2010]

i feel like we do not need to have school uniform. the students should have the freedom to wear what they want to show there own personality. but the school should have school uniform wear for the people that do and want to have/wear unifrom - BHS [December 15, 2010]

LENTUDA - PRICILLA [December 13, 2010]

well school uniforms r good for schools because some school have trouble with gangs representing the gang colors in school.gngs usally start fights and they r not gud for all the students in the school.gans start to bully student because they dont have fashionable or trendy clothes to wear during school hours. - midy valasquez [December 9, 2010]

I personaly think we should have uniforms because it helps students focus more on school work than what they are wearing.Having school uniforms can help by csause less drama like fighting. - Mindy Valasques [December 9, 2010]

so true - katrayl [December 8, 2010]

as a pupil i think that coming to school with own clothes on effects our education it is a big issue for me and lots more people i dont feel comptorble in uniform id rather choose something that makes me feel confident. Also i think that uniform shouldnt be warn anyway as people wear them in diffrent ways. Everyone shouldnt be cornerd we should be ourselfs and wear what we want :) ive got so much more to say but im in school and not got alot of time left but yeah school uniform BIN IT. thankyou from courtney louise brown age 15 . st bedes school. - courtney brown [December 7, 2010]

i'm not a higher english men but i really want to dicuss with all of you. i don't like the school uniform for student who studies in university because their have right to desice what cloth that they want to wear every day but for the kids i think that they should be wear the school uniform because it make they look professional and it can not make more sexy. - wil [December 4, 2010]

I think that students shouldnt have a dress code because kids have the freedom to wear whatever they want to and it is written in the amendments. Just as long as its not inappropriate. - Sylvia [December 3, 2010]

i think you should be able to express yourself in school with your clothes you should be you not some dressed up kid who is like everyone else.you shoul be unique - anna [November 30, 2010]

well im a student myself and i used to go to scotland park in 6th grade but now i am in the 7th grade and to me it is a great idea to wear uniforms so people cant critizen you on how you look cause you all are wearing the same things - zendaiyashiea s [November 29, 2010]

School uniforms are stupid, lousy, and just plain disturbing! People should be free to choose what they wear. It is a crime against nature! - guest [November 22, 2010]

shouldnt we just express our shelfs - jenny [November 18, 2010]

I AM SO GLAD IN MY SCHOOL WE DONT HAVE NIFORM BUT WE HAVE TO WIRTE A PAPPER ANY WAY WHY WE DOT WANT IT R IF WE DO! - MASHMELLOW [November 18, 2010]

I think there shoudnt be school uiform. You always have to express your shelf they get drity really fast and its like a big glomb of zombies come and attack you! - mia devara [November 18, 2010]

I think school uniforms are both good and bad - Pulama [November 16, 2010]

I so do think thy uniforms of thee classic cotton should do not happen since thy are hyperbalizing the situation that is on hand! - Beatrice Butter [November 16, 2010]

Soviet Russia will prevail! - Makarov [November 12, 2010]

I think that i am cool - Makarov [November 12, 2010]

i think i is over rated kids should be able to wear what they want - leah [November 12, 2010]

SCHOOL IS FOR JEWS STAY HOME AND PLAY BLACK OPS - Aiden [November 11, 2010]

If schools start making us wear uniforms we are just one step closer to by Commies - Aiden [November 11, 2010]

I believe that school uniforms are for the best.That way there won't be any gangs,violence,or other children picking on kids that don't have the best of clothes.All of these are opinions that everyone has. - Daniale Nixon [November 11, 2010]

thanks for these editorial ideas. :) - bella [November 9, 2010]

i think they are bad. you cant be yourself! - billOhBob [November 8, 2010]

I love cheese - Paul [November 4, 2010]

all these pros and cons have surprised me. i was against school uniforms but... idk? i see why their bad and why their good but am i against them or for them? i sure have some things to consider, huh? - person [November 4, 2010]

I RECON WE SHOULD WEAR OUR OWN TYPE OF CLOSE TO SCOOL SO WE DONT HAVE TO WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORM - RANDOM1 [November 4, 2010]

IZ ANY 1 ON - RANDOM1 [November 4, 2010]

school uniforms are bad - CJ [November 3, 2010]

The number one con for school uniforms is the fact that they give children a lack for self expression. Children are in school to receive an education, not to focus on appearance. They have classes such as art, gym, and theater to modify self expression. Children need uniforms to set aside distractions and violence. If parents are worried about their children not being able to wear name brands and showing them off during school hours then they need to reavaluate the reasons that their children are in school to begin with. - Jasmine [November 1, 2010]

kids should not have to wear uniform to school let kids express themselves - fearless02 [October 25, 2010]

i dot like it because school uniforms are kinda weird because most schools dont have to wear them - shawn blais [October 25, 2010]

this is a lot of help thanks ...but not every one has the same opinion ... - lol1234 [October 24, 2010]

i dont think there should be uniforms at all... - erin [October 22, 2010]

i agree on the cons about uniforms. nobody wants to wear the same boring clothes every day. Besides it's not the adults clothes so we should choose! - Cynthia D. [October 20, 2010]

I think if we had more parents encouraging positive attitudes about uniforms they children would be more positive, Our children need to be thought to express them selves in the arts in their schools. Clothes is not a expression or creativity, this is very same reason why we have our young men wearing pants 2-3 sizes smaller and all of their business "underwear" showing. Where is the self respect that the children should be thought. Young ladies wearing pants and their cracks are showing, breast out tummies out, they leave nothing to the imagination. And then the get offended when they are called certain names and is associated with a certain crowd. I don't see how uniforms can be more costly that regular clothes. The amount of money spent on the latest greatest things in fashion, cost way more than buying a few pairs of uniform pants and shirts. do the math. I have 3 children and when they go to school and get glue on their clothes on ink or the clothes get ripped. you have to do away with the clothes. The older these children get the more the clothes cost for them, the uniforms might go up a few dollars more as they get older but nothing in comparison to regular clothes, we spend too much time on giving children too much power about expressing themselves where their clothes are concerned and spend way too much money giving them what they want, some these same children whose parents spend all this money on designer clothes and shoes half of the time can't afford the collage tuitions for their children so while the kids look great walking the street they will just become another statics in society. They look great but uneducated, if we as parents can get pass self expression using clothes then we would be a lot closer to having a lot more educated successful young people in this here good old USA. - Tammy. [October 19, 2010]

one's childhood into their teenage years is a crucial time in life for them to figure out who they are and who they want to become. how are they supposed to figure out who they are or to find some sense of individuality if up until they graduate high school their told to wear a certain type of shirt and a certain type of pants and exactly how they are to wear that. the most basic form of self-expression for kids is their outfits. the outfits demonstrate who they as people are. how are they supposed to express themselves if we dont even trust them to dress themselves? not to mention the fact that America is all about diversity and individuality and yet we want to force our kids to dress act and look like everyone else? - Chelsea [October 18, 2010]

Live a let die, and live free do whatever you want without a cause. School isn't a waste of time but I think we should be able to wear whatever we want. uniforms do seem cute, but it's just not me. I won't be able to express myself the way I want to. - Asia Edwards [October 13, 2010]

I am against having uniform. When we get older we have to dress in a adult way, so why now when we have the chance can we show off our fashions. The uniforms are so ugly and the only taste of ours you can show is by your belt! I feel we should show off our style, while we are kids. So when we are adults we can look professional. But as kids we shouldn't and thats what our uniforms are making us look like. - Ciera Kardys [October 13, 2010]

i would like to have school uniforms and would because ii of a cuppole things - me f. [October 12, 2010]

i think school uniforms is not a good idea they are not pretty - brianne [October 8, 2010]

I disagree with the additional cost as a con of uniforms. My friends who have kids in schools without uniforms spend hundreds on "back to school" clothes as their kids have outgrown their prior year's wardrobe. I spent under $100 on a full school year's wardrobe for my daughter's uniform. - MEL [September 7, 2010]

school uniforms, like ALL uniforms are an atrocity. They are environmentally unfriendly (being special built for one segment of society and useless afterward - nobody wears them outside school), lead to conformist violent brainwashed tendencies (nazi's like them right?), are a sign of being poor (rich and Free people don't wear uniforms -soldiers, blue collar, and minimum wage people are FORCED to), they don't lead to equality unless you stop rich kids from having cell phones, watches, shoes, jewelry, books, bookbags, etc). Team spirit is NOT engendered in people by wearing the same clothes for any freethinking person...you know, the smart kids who think outside the box and invent EVERYTHING in the information age). They don't reduce sexual attraction, because guess what if you have genitals you are preprogrammed to like SEX, get over it). - craig [September 6, 2010]

Just finished reading all comments made by all those 'expressing themselves"...point proven! YES FOR UNIFORMS! NOW! ;-D - B Wang [September 5, 2010]

YES FOR SCOOL UNIFORMS! Does school uniform really stop anyone from expressing themselves? Kids now a days express themselves too much. So much so that there's hardly any respect for their teachers not to mention there peers and their Parents! Have you seen kids after shool lately? It looks more like a fashion show! Just the other day a national morning news show had a segment on back to school clothes for kids..."bling" was one of the items that girls need in there day to day wardrobes to school! They even suggested head to toe "skulls" outfit with hats and all for kids! - BWang [September 5, 2010]

thanks - a person [August 18, 2010]

I don't think the cost is to much. In fact because of the US down fall we were unable to buy school clothes for our 6 children. They have lots of left over play clothes that are stained, but nothing suitable for school. At $15-$20 a pop for jeans at the local walmart and $8-$12 a shirt I could not pay for all six of them to have school clothes and school supplies. I looked into uniforms and found them much more afordable. $7 on average for bottoms and $4 a shirt that can be worn in hot or cold weather is great and a big cut in cost. If we go out somewhere what is the big deal if they wear the uniform. The old stained clothes are great to play in. This means I can pay less by buying uniforms and pay less by being able to buy cheap clothes when needed to play in. I paid a total of $200 for 6 kids and when They need cheap clothes to play in I can pick up whatever is cheap for them to wear. A cost of $20 on average per kid to buy for their play clothes. I think most people pay more for their kids toys. - Ting-Ting Yang [July 30, 2010]

EVERY BUDDY it dosnt matter som kids like uniforms and some kids dontJust deal with IT - reasonablegirl [June 9, 2010]

School uniforms send a sence of pride that you are at the school. - Joe [June 8, 2010]

i think my 10 kids should wear uniforms becaus ei have 2 pay for all these school cloths for themm its a hassel and i have to wash cloths but my only phyco daughter is wearing a uniform - mom [June 7, 2010]

Honestly, uniforms just encourage little girls to have sexual intercourse because of all the moviesthey see with the sexy little school girl uniform and then they will get confidence and try it out. Foreplay should only be used when older... not middle schools - foreplaygirl [June 2, 2010]

School uniforms are ugly, expensive and are a COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY! - Stevie [June 1, 2010]

school is in the business of learning; uniforms arent needed. if dumb people thik they're in a gang then they shouldnt be in school. if people are judging by ones clothes then do soemething. have you ever heard of individuality? come on...students wanna be themselves. besides, wearing the same thing every day...no. also uniforms arent safe on some occasions; finding a student in a large group of people wearing the same thing, how do you describe a child who is wearing the sama thing? this is my opinion, thanks for letting me share.:) - kayla [May 28, 2010]

I Think school uniform is not needed kids should have freedom in what they were. :P - Jamie. S [May 26, 2010]

im doing this project for school,and im doing school uniforms, what are some tips for my reaserch? - Anne [May 21, 2010]

uniforms make kids look pro! - jjaacckk [May 21, 2010]

hey frend - rinna [May 21, 2010]

i think school uniforms are bad because every one doesnt want to look like everyone else but if you do then you can just add your on little spice to it! - sweetness [May 21, 2010]

i think school uniforms are stupid - rinna [May 21, 2010]

who da heck gonna were the same outfit everyday of the year aint gonna be meh! - jessic friend [May 19, 2010]

i think we should not have to wear uniforms cause one you dont look hot and sexy and two you are not your self so - hello [May 16, 2010]

i think i am right that kids should not wear uniforms - kirsten [May 16, 2010]

if the uniforms on us dont look like a monja maybe i agree - shy gril [May 14, 2010]

why are uniforms colourful. - Amy [May 12, 2010]

ratiya love koir - kaylen [May 12, 2010]

NO UNIFORMS. - Eli [May 12, 2010]

Screw school uniforms! - Daniel Shier [May 12, 2010]

well, you have given me quite a bit to think about! but i do believe that i will stick to believing in school uniforms. it is harder for me because i don't have the money to buy the name brands some people do. so i think that school uniforms would be a big help. - Maegann [May 11, 2010]

I think you are wrong because it dosen't let kids express them selves freely - L [May 11, 2010]

DIS IS SO DANG CONFSIN I MEAN WAT THE HECK?! - madonna [May 7, 2010]

I think that school uniforms are a good a idea it might not show the way you would dress but you can fix your hair and get different pair shoes which alrady shows some personality. The looks aren't always the answer it's the heart and behaviour that describes a person accurately. There are student that can't afford to buy a certain wardope or one that looks like their style. we don't have to go school clothes shopping if we already have uniforms - Antonia [May 5, 2010]

are school uniforms a good idea? - julia nieves [May 4, 2010]

i wear a uniform. i dont mind... there are TONS of ways to express yourself with uniforms. i'll list: hair, jewelry, art, music, etc. all these you can show in school. - JOJO [May 3, 2010]

hello molly - dean [May 3, 2010]

ray charles. hi i think we should not were uniforms because it dosent fit the personality - Charkole Blk [May 3, 2010]

i like mash patatoes - destiney [April 30, 2010]

uhh hi i guess? - hi person [April 30, 2010]

she is mean - natalie k [April 30, 2010]

hi nat - sara prather [April 30, 2010]

i hate school uniforms wearing your own cloths expresses your feelings and tells what kind of person you are its not like its bad wearing what you want! - who ever i want [April 30, 2010]

i think thats a good reasons! - sara Prather [April 30, 2010]

hi sara - natalie [April 30, 2010]

school uniforms is not cool! - alisha [April 28, 2010]

uniforms do not change the way people act! - destiney [April 28, 2010]

i think school uniforms are bad because they are against the kids freedom of speech and i personally would not even think twice about wearing those stupid little otfitts. i am in high school right now and they are thinking about adding school uniforms and im all against it . - jessica [April 28, 2010]

We as a country would all have to agree on uniforms it helps so much - jan joha [April 28, 2010]

I personally think that school uniforms are actually good! okay i know how lame i sound, but at my school its all about fashion, and crap like that! i think that if people were forced to dress the same as everyone else, a real person - not just a person hiding behind like goth clothes - can be revealed. People could make friends outside of their usuall group. The could realize that they have a lot in common with somebody really popular. Although there will always be the popular people, i think there will be more equality with uniforms.

And...also i think uniforms are more for girls. i mean i think they are the ones that need it the most. - Fergie [April 25, 2010]

i am a student and i don't think we should have school uniforms because there are a lot of us who are uncomfortable with our bodies and while it may look good on some, it does not mean it will look good on all of us. also, i disagree with the uniforms idea because no body really wants to look the same as anybody else - sarah smith [April 23, 2010]

To the guy who said that my opinion doesnt mean (insert choice word(s) here) they should pis.s off because I had uniforms for 10 years a.ss hole so back away.just back away. - Naomi [April 22, 2010]

I think that the school uniforms are really horrid because the children have a right to wear whatever they want to wear except for inappropriate clothing. I also think that the children would want to wear fashionable clothes instead of boring, plaid clothes. - mad person [April 22, 2010]

I think that school uniforms corrupt the mind of adolescant children. They are supposed to be training to be responsible and open minded adults. Restraining them of their power to express themsleves makes a very bad and negative future for the worlds inheriters. School uniforms should not be permitted. - Naomi [April 22, 2010]

I think nobody should wear uniforms. - Vicki [April 22, 2010]

school uniforms can get really boring and annoying wearing the same thing washing and washing it everyday~that would be sooo boring and fatigue! - SUSHI4ME [April 21, 2010]

To all of you who say that people need to express themselves through fashion, why? fashion is one outlet, but there are hundreds more. think of all of the kids who are bullied because they can't afford clothes that are 'in'. I know that it wouldn't eliminate the problem, but i honestly think that it WILL HELP. I personally are for a more relaxed school uniform. one that you could personalize. You would still feel the sense of community, but your indeviduality will still show through. ciao - banana [April 20, 2010]

Hey Ollie. ur goin down.:) - Banana [April 20, 2010]

crazy - 2566698787715 [April 20, 2010]

hi i think we should not were uniforms because it dosent fit the personality - ray charles [April 20, 2010]

uniforms can be bad n it need to stop - nauttica [April 20, 2010]

Im doing a debate for school against Sarah (read comments). Im for school uniforms. It will help with a lot of issues, like teachers being 'clothes police'. people are always going to push the rules, so why give them the chance? - Bre [April 20, 2010]

I definatlu agree with sarah!:) - ollie [April 20, 2010]

why wear school uniform what the use - davis [April 20, 2010]

me either E.T.D - U IN DA WAY [April 20, 2010]

okay, im doing a persuasive for LA class and I dont like wearing uniforms, so if theres any discussion on this comment back please...! - E.T.D [April 20, 2010]

i think that you should be able to waer whatever u want instaed of uniforrm to show you the reAL YOU. - MZ.NETTIE [April 20, 2010]

this website is the best it help me a lot with my worck - chuck noris [April 19, 2010]

school uniforms take away our ability to express yourself. the teachers and school boards making us wear uniforms are all hipocrits, bu=ecause they want us to be leaders, but if were all wearing the same exact thing them they are making us all into followers - allice [April 19, 2010]

i like cheese cake - smithy [April 15, 2010]

Im doing a debate for school and i am very much against them for all your reasons and many more such as uniforms will just make teenagers more rebllious to al of the oth er rules that they have placed. - Sarah [April 15, 2010]

school uniforms are not need at all - trevon [April 15, 2010]

i think we should have uniforms because so people wont be saggin - deon [April 15, 2010]

hell yhea - markus [April 14, 2010]

you should get respected for your mind not "looks"because what you look like has nothing to do with who you are and u know or may not know - bob [April 14, 2010]

School uniforms cause a lot of trouble in my life. I go to a public school and there is no escape from dress code. First I don't have very many clothes I want to wear because my parents had to spend all that money on school clothes. So, not only does it limit my freedom of expression in school, but also out of school. Also school dress code is very distracting having an annoying collar and making sure my shirt is tucked in. I have a very limited choice of colors and my outfits are so boring that it makes me even more bored of school and then I can't concentrate. Also teachers worry more about dress code than they do teaching us, so I haven't really learned much. Schools are to strict with dress code. They won't just add some strict guidelines for the students who don't have sense to wear something appropriate. I don't care if had to wear jeans and any colored solid color t-shirt to school. It would be better than the strict, very limited dress code I am forced to wear everyday. I am a smart and good student and dress code is causing me lots of trouble in school and keeping my grades up. I think my school district is proof of how bad a strict dress code can be. Our test scores are awful but they hadn't always been. The school didn't used to have dress code and I believe long term it brought test scores down. Dress codes aren't a solution. A few guidelines would help much better. - Rebecca [April 13, 2010]

I really dint like uniforms - dave killowski [April 13, 2010]

Uniforms aren't worth it. They make you pay more then your regular clothes budget, and, it goes to show that students have their choices made for them, when they can definately make these choices for themselves. Isn't that against American values? - GuyFromSchool [April 12, 2010]

they are not how we express are selfs - nm [April 8, 2010]

there should at least be one day of being uniforms for the school - Ramiro [April 8, 2010]

monkey - billy [March 30, 2010]

Do you think that maybe... - Joseph Wang [March 24, 2010]

Hey. My girlfriend is in the same class as a boy namd Joseph. - John [March 24, 2010]

Yes, I agree with you. I am very lucky to have my girlfriend as well. School uniforms are good to keep her smart and will prevent her from being emo. - Joseph Wang [March 24, 2010]

Yes school uniforms are neccesary for the environment of the school. I don't want my girlfriend to have to face any competition or stresses that might make her feel like she isn't good enough for me. I'm very lucky to have her. - John [March 24, 2010]

I think school uniforms are great. They reduce the amount of stress and competetion that bubbles into the schools atmosphere. My girlfriend for example is the perfect reason why schools should have uniforms. She won't feel competition when the other girls aproach me. - Joseph Wang [March 24, 2010]

I think school uniforms are bad because if something happens to a kid their parents won't be able to identify them. - cynthia [March 17, 2010]

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OMG ARE DEBATE IS ON FRIDAY I AM SO SACREDAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG - NANCY [March 17, 2010]

School uniforms make us not express ourselves and its not letting us be ourselves,were being told what to do and how to do it. - Bob [March 16, 2010]

This would be a very good topic for an essay that has to be 8 pages long! :) Im glad I found this website! - Kirsty [March 11, 2010]

hello im back - julia [March 11, 2010]

o hey emily wheres nancy - julia [March 11, 2010]

nancy r u still there - julia [March 11, 2010]

u know when i was little in my old school i had to wear uniforms it was not that cool ok not cool wearing the same thing every single day i mean we cant express ourselves the only time we could was when there was parties i mean come on what kind of life was that like now that the school i go to is so much better we can wear whaterver we want thats the life man - emily [March 11, 2010]

haha but i miss judy lolz - julia [March 11, 2010]

ok let me tell you somethings about school uniforms i am doing a debate on it and i am the pro so i am going to say good things ok i am srry if u dont like school uniforms or anything but here goes • Uniform makes it easy to check that every student maintains a smart appearance and is dressed appropriately for their classes. In schools where students are allowed to dress as they like, in practice a constant battle has to be fought by staff to ensure that what the students choose to wear is not inappropriate, because it is too revealing, features T-shirts with offensive slogans, would be dangerous thanks for reading i hope it helped - nancy [March 11, 2010]

Don't we already have to wear uniforms during P.E.? It's basicly the same thing 2/10/2010 Boredom Is there actually anybody here who doesn't give a stupid answer? Anywho, with a school uniform, your parents won't have to pay hundreds of dollars for the newest fad, that more than likly, WILL end up in the drawer for the rest of it's life. Unless you're a tree hugger(I mean nothing by that, it's just a fun word to say innit?) those clothes will probrably end up embarrasing your decendants because their so out of fashion 2/10/2010 an outsider The uniform helps others see past dress and help students judge others by actions, not fashion sense. And for parents, you wouldn't have to waste $100+ just for a style that'd only last a couple months. Why buy more clothes when more than likely it's just going to collect dust in an already overflowing drawer? 2/10/2010 Don't ask You have the weekends and vacation to be yourself as well as after school to hang out with your friends. With a uniform you'd only need like 2-4 sets for the week. The uniform(s) might cost more but since it would only be used in school it would last longer 2/10/2010 Suzie School uniforms decrease school bullying and is a way to make sure everyone is treated equally. 2/9/2010 Nikki i think they look like gray unappealing pieces of cloth 2/8/2010 nj i believe that school uiniform is a sperit killer 2/3/2010 JustaKid I think school uniforms are good and bad at the same time but I personally wouldn't like to wear a school uniform for school. 1/31/2010 kabana man uniforms are not coll for several reasons so kick back teachers and principulls just let us put on free dress i already saw around 9kids with free dress:from portola ms 1/22/2010 kabana man i think that school uniform is not cool because people,kids,adults will never follow the rules so why do we have to wear uniform=) 1/22/2010 cecelia you can't express yourself because - everbody [March 10, 2010]

• Experts believe that children who wear school uniforms do better academically. This is due to a many reasons, including not wasting time in the morning getting ready, lack of distractions, and a more formal studying environment. • School uniforms may significantly reduce peer pressure. With students not having to worry about their looks, fitting in not longer becomes the main worry in kid's lives. School uniforms may also C- provide a way out for poor children who otherwise couldn't keep up with the trends and would face ridicule or pressure from other children. • On the same note, while the initial investment to get school uniforms may be high, children can then wear the same outfit without having to worry about owning a large change of clothes. Uniforms are usually made out of durable, easy-to-care for materials that do not require frequent replacement. • Kids are getting mugged for their designer clothes and expensive shoes with school uniforms this can be prevented. - smarty [March 10, 2010]

who is lizy and what r u sayin - julia [March 10, 2010]

im judy's partner for the debate : ] - julia [March 10, 2010]

i am julias partner for the debate - judy [March 10, 2010]

does anyone like school uniforms cuz i dont - joe [March 10, 2010]

i have to say this because i am doing a project on school uniformsI THINK SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARE COOLbut secretly i hate it shhhhhhhh dont tell anyone - Katy [March 10, 2010]

i dont like school uniforms but im doing a debate on it :( - julia [March 10, 2010]

i am doing a debate on school uniforms and these was very helpfulthanks who ever made this website - judy [March 10, 2010]

this was very helpful - sam [March 10, 2010]

i like men - sean raes [March 10, 2010]

i like to wear uniform at school - jermaine [March 9, 2010]

school uniforms are not nessacary - BOB R [March 9, 2010]

and another thing is all on your "con's" were "expressing yourself", and "finding where you fit in" .. it will be a very sad day when i find where i fit it with the clothes on my body, rather than my actions, or the things i say. i am *DEFINANTLY* For uniforms! - elizabeth [March 4, 2010]

another "Pro" is-- kids now days like to wear baggy jakets, "sagging" pants, they tend to hide wepons, when you have uniforms, kids become more secure, and it harder for them to hide or bring wepons to school. - elizabeth [March 4, 2010]

Absolutey no uniorms. The costs of them are skyrocketting and parents might not be able to afford them on top of clothes outside of school and other fancy dress. - Anonomyous [March 4, 2010]

i finkschool uniform rocks... - jane jessop [March 4, 2010]

i think school uniforms are dumb and ugly they shouldnt wear uniforms at all thats why im doing a research on it to go against it - charlene [February 25, 2010]

is school uniforms affordable? no - KUULEI [February 24, 2010]

I strongly disagree for students to wear school uniforms because is it really worth washing everyday? - kuulei laviva [February 24, 2010]

i think that it would also be cheaper because you would only have to but 1 pair of clothes for the whole year - tycen [February 23, 2010]

boring - john [February 23, 2010]

And so you have money to buy $50+ fashion sets? If your family has that strict of a budget you can always ask your school for help to buy the uniforms - C.S. [February 17, 2010]

and also some people dont have $20- $50 to spend on uniforms... - Shawn lvr [February 16, 2010]

I would much rather be respected for my mind than how I look in the real world for whoever wrote that one. School is 8 to 3 Monday thru Friday. Plent of social time with the tommy hilfigs and abercrombies. School uniforms do make kids GPAs higher and if you want to wear the vera's in the real world, I suggest working on the mind as a kid. - a teacher [February 16, 2010]

For those of you who complain about no individuality, you have: afterschool, weekends, and vacations to dress in whatever stupid fasions you want.

the average set of uniforms cost $20-$50 for one set. Buy 5 sets and it's $100-$250. Or you can get a discount by buying used sets. For the hottest fashions their $50+ Brand names and it's $100+.

And you don't have to wear the uniform. You can wear whatever you want. Of course you'll get in trouble for not wearing the uniform. If you hate it that much then you can just zone*change* to a different school.

Clothes don't express individuality. It helps others identify you though. But it's your actions that shows what you really are.

You CAN chose not to wear the uniform. You'd just get in trouble though. If you really hate the uniform you can just zone *request to change* to a different school with no uniforms. - Choice [February 15, 2010]

Uh hello! you have after school and weekends to wear what ever you want! and you always at buttons and such to the uniform*within reason of course* - expression [February 13, 2010]

i do not like uniforms at all. they take away student's individuality. - Kylie [February 12, 2010]

I don't like school uniforms. - Mike Hawk [February 12, 2010]

And I am for Cons, I dont think students should wear unifoarms - Coo in school [February 11, 2010]

This is really good because it helped me and this information got me an A+ thanks for the help xp - Cool in school [February 11, 2010]

pros - melody [February 11, 2010]

Don't we already have to wear uniforms during P.E.? It's basicly the same thing - FITNESSSSSSS [February 10, 2010]

Is there actually anybody here who doesn't give a stupid answer? Anywho, with a school uniform, your parents won't have to pay hundreds of dollars for the newest fad, that more than likly, WILL end up in the drawer for the rest of it's life. Unless you're a tree hugger(I mean nothing by that, it's just a fun word to say innit?) those clothes will probrably end up embarrasing your decendants because their so out of fashion - Boredom [February 10, 2010]

The uniform helps others see past dress and help students judge others by actions, not fashion sense. And for parents, you wouldn't have to waste $100+ just for a style that'd only last a couple months. Why buy more clothes when more than likely it's just going to collect dust in an already overflowing drawer? - an outsider [February 10, 2010]

You have the weekends and vacation to be yourself as well as after school to hang out with your friends. With a uniform you'd only need like 2-4 sets for the week. The uniform(s) might cost more but since it would only be used in school it would last longer - Don't ask [February 10, 2010]

School uniforms decrease school bullying and is a way to make sure everyone is treated equally. - Suzie [February 9, 2010]

i believe that school uiniform is a sperit killer - nj [February 3, 2010]

I think school uniforms are good and bad at the same time but I personally wouldn't like to wear a school uniform for school. - JustaKid [January 31, 2010]

uniforms are not coll for several reasons so kick back teachers and principulls just let us put on free dress i already saw around 9kids with free dress:from portola ms - kabana man [January 22, 2010]

i think that school uniform is not cool because people,kids,adults will never follow the rules so why do we have to wear uniform=) - kabana man [January 22, 2010]

you can't express yourself because there wouldn't be a difference between one and other - cecelia [January 18, 2010]

well, i agree with both statement on school uniforms. i have been in both places when it come to pros and cons of uniforms. - Zaire Alex [January 15, 2010]

i agree with the students - kaoyee [January 14, 2010]

I think that they should put more cons against school uniforms! - Marquela [January 14, 2010]

In my school we all have to use uniform i dont like it but is a very important school. - LOLIPOP [January 13, 2010]

merrillville high school in indians should wear uniformz due 2 fighting gangs and other school promblemz - mrs.morris [January 13, 2010]

HELLO IM ZELLE FROM MOTT HALL V I THINK SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARE NOT COOL . THEY DONT LET US SHOW OUR STYLE OF CLOTHING SUPPOSIBLY THEY SHOW RESPECT EITHER WAY WE CAN SHOW REPECT ! - Giselle [January 13, 2010]

Please stop school uniform 'cause it is ugly, STOP IT IN EVERY SCHOOL NOW ! - KATIE [January 13, 2010]

school uniforms are not a good idea because they do not show your independence they are a waste of money, children feel more comfortable in their own clothes, you can get fed up of wearing the same clothes every day and the are not flattering. 100% of the british population agree with this and agree with all of these reasons so STOP IT NOW lots of love Katie x - Katie [January 13, 2010]

people do not see u for who u are stop it know!1 - grace [January 13, 2010]

i think u should have school uniforms because no one can bully u on your clothes cuz u are all wareing the same clothes - mussie jackson [January 12, 2010]

i think we should have school uniform cuz u dont have to wake up every morning and pick out your clothes - mussie rocks [January 12, 2010]

Why do we need school uniforms? They are so dumb you only get like 2 so you have to wash them every day. They do not help disipline. It looks like West Point without disipline in all the schools that have them. - Middle Schooler [January 12, 2010]

WELL ITHINK SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARE COOL. THEY ARE REALLY DULL - mj [January 12, 2010]

well i think its reall confusing - mj [January 12, 2010]

its not right. the schools should let us be us. - destiny Spicer [January 7, 2010]

hahahaha i meant meant! - joe m [January 7, 2010]

who likes pie! HA none hahaha jokes on you - joe m [January 7, 2010]

i like school uniforms alot (: - uniformlover [January 7, 2010]

school uniforms are aweful. no freedom of choice or freedom. no expression and lets face it, they are expensive, boring, and they are only children once. oh yah. i forgot to tell you, im only 12! :] - fredward707 [January 6, 2010]

UNIFORMS ARE UGLY! - sally urn [January 5, 2010]

I think that public schools should be free to wear what they want but boarding schools should have uniforms , i go to a public school right now and i wear my normal clothes and i can see why people would want to wear there own clothes but I'm going to boarding school next year and i understand the reasons for the uniform to which i will be required to wear and i see no problem in this. - Rachel [December 20, 2009]

this is the best website! i had an english project due and half of my topics are from this website:) you helped me alot thx! - haha;) [December 17, 2009]

I think it's great to have a uniform and you don't have to look through your closet and look for a great, fashonable outfit. And there should be sprite days when you can wear normal clothes. - Noodles [December 11, 2009]

i think that mandatory school dress codes are ridiculous. Students are not able to express their individuality. Not just that, but i do not believe that there is a reduction of gang activity because theyare just making it harder to identify who is actually in a gang and who is not. - Moneisha Ivory [December 10, 2009]

chidren need to express their imagination and what better way then to do that then through their sence of fashion? schools are teaching kids that hiding people from the outside will have anything to do with their inside reflections. the clothing is not going to change their true attitude... it is only a way to help them bottle it up as it just gets more intense and magnifies more and more. - ch [December 10, 2009]

I think school uniforms are lame and the dumbest thing anyone could possilbe do is to make students wear them. - Quinton Parker [December 9, 2009]

dont want 2 look like everyone else! - saun [December 7, 2009]

well i really dont think that uniforms r kool unless we pick the colors we wont to hav - angel [December 7, 2009]

I LIKE PIE I LIKE PIE!

do u like pie? - pie [December 4, 2009]

I had to wear uniforms in my last year of elementary school and it was b-r-u-t-a-l. They were uncomfortable, not fashionable, boring and so so so ugly! Ugh! Thank goodness that I don't have to wear them no more! - Blanca(: [November 18, 2009]

I beleive students should not wear a school uniform because:• It doesn’t make us smarter• The uniform is hot on hot day• It costs heaps• Its ugly• Not comfortable• It takes away students individuality• IT’S NOT A FRICKEN PRIVATE SCHOOL!• It takes away students freedom to make decisions• It hurts the need for self-expression• It stops students from feeling unique and special

What is the purpose of wearing a school uniform? - Serena [November 17, 2009]

i think that schools should not have uniforms - jay S [November 17, 2009]

i dont like wearing school uni-forms ,but people have a good pont - drakangel730 [November 16, 2009]

i dont want school uniforms! - jay.k [November 16, 2009]

i think that the school uniforms are good. like with all of the things its helping but its takein away the indivuallty and its like they want all the kidds to be the same and thats not right thats what i think. - becky [November 16, 2009]

I dont want school uniforms. - cheese [November 9, 2009]

students should be free to wear what ever they want while at school.(as long as its appropriate) - Cord [November 4, 2009]

I think that school uniforms should be used in schools because of dress code. - Priscilaa [November 1, 2009]

To be honest I wouldn't want a school uniform, however I believe having uniforms would be benifactory. It's nice to start seeing people for who they really are rather than their clothes. You won't beleive who you get along with. - Katie [October 30, 2009]

students should wear regular clothes because school uniforms are very old. So we should try out a new thing and let students wear regular clothes - Chris [October 28, 2009]

I think uniforms are not needed. They are sometimes colorless and boring. kids should be allowed to chose what to wear. - dj [October 26, 2009]

i think its bad to have uniforms - Matthew Sheka [October 26, 2009]

i think that we shouldn't have any uniform because we want to be free! - jessica [October 21, 2009]